Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rightful-heir
noun
ˈraɪtfəl ˈɛər
Definition
A rightful heir is a person entitled to inherit property, titles, or rights from a deceased individual based on legal or customary laws.
Examples
- The rightful heir to the throne was finally acknowledged after years of dispute.
- As the rightful heir, she had the first claim to her father’s estate.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is legally recognized to inherit resources, such as land or money, after someone’s passing, typically determined by will, family relationship, or law.
Synonyms
- heir
- beneficiary
- successor
